09 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1952
Page
1
Reported in archaic form, Queen Elizabeth pledges to uphold constitutional government and advance the prosperity of her peoples. The text recalls a ceremonial start and promises to work for the nation, with mentions of family and fidelity to the crown.
A vivid account recalls the Queen's accession proclamation at St James's Palace. Dignitaries in medieval dress, royal trumpets, and heralds accompanied the oath as crowds gathered to hear the sovereign pledge loyalty to the crown and the principles of monarchy.
Crowds numbered only in the hundreds at a London airport as the new Queen and her party began a planned five month tour of Ceylon Australia and New Zealand. Churchill officials kept crowd size low, while the royal party and Duke and Duchess of Glouchester greeted arrivals and met with Parliament members before the plane left for further stops.
Fragmented OCR details a proposed royal arrangements for the queen’s funeral in London with mentions of Windsor, Landon, and Tuesday events. The text references a state ceremony, burial practices, and officials, though many names and places are garbled.
The story notes plans for the embalmed body of the late King to be moved to the Chapel of the Church of St Mary Magdalene and the Royal Sandringham funeral arrangements. It mentions mourners from the royal family and foreign dignitaries expected to attend in London, with representatives from Australia and Britain attending.
A royal funeral is planned with King Gaudouin of Belgium and King Paul of Grocer attending, along with princes and nobles from Denmark Sweden and Norway. Former monarchs Michael of Romania and Maria of Yugoslavia are anticipated, with Eisenhower and other dignitaries listed as attendees.
A clumsy OCR fragment describes Elizabeth’s proclamation amid a formal Australian ceremony at Parliament House. Sir William McKell arrived to a guard salute and met Prime Minister Mensien, with Dr Evatt leading the Opposition. The scene includes the Queen’s proclamation, schoolchildren, and a chorus singing God Save the Queen.
A large crowd packed Macquarie Street as Governor Sir John Northcott proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II from Parliament House. The ceremony lasted about ten minutes and drew some twenty thousand spectators who sang God Save the Queen. The event, marked by royal salutes and a ceremonial guard, left a strong sense of national loyalty across the state.
New Zealand marks a national proclamation on Monday with a public reading by Governor General Sir Bernard Freyberg. The ceremony will be attended by the Chief Justice Sir Humphry O’Leary and members of the Executive Council, who will take the oath of allegiance.
Ottawa marks accession of Elizabeth II as Queen of Canada with a 21 gun salute and flag at full mast. The ceremony follows the king’s death and precedes proclamations by Commonwealth governments including Canada and Britain.
New York report says the Duke of Windsor sailed for Britain aboard the Queen Mary to attend his brother's funeral. He said the journey also comforted his mother and faced immense political strain while Wales remains uncertain. The Duchess will stay in the United States and accompany him if needed.
In a late Full Court session the Chief Justice opened with swears of allegiance to the Queen marking the throne and mourning period. New lawyers appeared before the court as senior counsel wore white custody, continuing during the mourning period.
In a discussion on currency reform officials described a gradual transition to Queen Elizabeth III coinage and portraits on notes. The plan asked the public to expect a staged replacement of worn notes and a long timeline for complete substitution of older coin and paper money.
Fragmentary OCR text references a memorial garden for a king and City figures but is garbled. It mentions King George VI, a Lord Mayor, and a city club, but the exact events, dates, and names are unreadable. The passage lacks coherent facts to create a definite news-style card.
Fragments report a royal or colonial official expressing regret in Ceylon. The Governor-General, Queen Elizabeth II, and local commissioners are mentioned in a formal condolence context. The piece notes a minute of silence and a message of sympathy conveyed to the Queen through official channels.
In Sydney on Monday the Director-General at Ye Royal Tour Lieut-Feneray Berty fuian will meet Mr Ke Hervison in charge of the tour to discuss arrangements. They plan to decide on actions for the Rayatoa detachment and the attire of the RAAP Dakota aircraft converted on Tuesday.
The wedding of Mino Jeanette Brocka daughter of the Governor and Lady Brooks to Lieutenant Robin Byrne RN was postponed. The ceremony, planned for next Tuesday, is deferred with the couple remaining in London for the time being.
A garbled Vatican telegram expresses condolences for the death of King George VI. It mentions royal family members and asks for divine comfort and strength. A Russian foreign minister envoy, Alexander Gascoigne, relays the situation to Moscow as relations with the Soviet Union are noted.
The dialogue recalls Churchill's reflections on Queen Victoria's passing and the king's heavy crown. He speaks of duty, constancy, and the burden of leadership amid war and public sorrow, praising the late monarch's steadiness and public spirit.
A garbled report hints that a future Queen Mother could ascend to Governor General of Canada. The piece mentions Beane affairs and a possible invitation, but the text is largely unreadable and speculative.
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